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Lower Kennydale Charmer (SOLD)
1111 N 31st St
Renton, WA 98056
MLS # 2245608
2,570 Square Feet
3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 3-Car Garage
Sold for 1,290,000
1321 Seneca St #105
Seattle, WA 98101
MLS # 2240637
1,233 Square Feet
2 Bed | 2 Bath | Luxury High-rise
Asking $797,000
13301 SE 79th Place #B102
Newcastle, WA 98059
MLS # 1993557
825 Square Feet
1 Bed | 1 Bath | Secure Garage Parking
Sold for $385,000
9715 NE Juanita Drive #407B
Kirkland, WA 98034
MLS # 1949073
1,421 Square Feet
2 Bed | 1.75 Bath | Garage + 1 Parking
Sold for $950,000
12210 NE 103rd Ct #A3
Kirkland, WA 98033
MLS # 1871172
1,751 Square Feet
3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2 Car Garage
Sold for $1,102,000
Copperleaf Condo in Issaquah (SOLD)
18609 SE Newport Way #406
Issaquah, WA 98027
MLS # 1849969
1,403 Square Feet
2 Bed | 1.75 Bath | 1 Parking Space
Sold for $580,000
Copperleaf Condo in Issaquah (SOLD)
18609 SE Newport Way #103
Issaquah, WA 98027
MLS #1837802
1,381 Square Feet
2 Bed | 1.75 Bath | 2 Parking Spaces
Sold for $556,000
Woodinville 6 Acre Estate (SOLD)
5531 244th St SE
Woodinville, WA 98072
MLS #1812904
3,016 Square Feet
3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 5.78 Acres
Sold for $1,549,950
SLU Condo @ Carbon56 (SOLD)
2015 Terry Ave #103
Seattle, WA 98121
MLS #1793860
648 Square Feet
1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Parking Spot
Sold for $370,000
14332 126th Ave NE #B203
Kirkland, WA 98034
MLS #1789546
930 Square Feet
2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2 Parking Spots
Sold for $340,000
1750 Lake Washington Blvd N #C
Renton, WA 98056
MLS #1786537
2,138 Square Feet
2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Lake & Mtn Views
Sold for $1,275,000
28147 240th Ave SE
Maple Valley, WA 98038
MLS #1788677
1,430 Square Feet
2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Low HOA
Sold for $535,000
1408 12th Ave #509
Seattle, WA 98122
MLS #1726246
635 Square Feet
1 Bed | 1 Bath | Balcony
Sold for $599,000
2930 & 2908 228th St SE
Bothell, WA 98021
MLS #1682785
11,364 Building Square Feet
210,830 Property Square Feet
Sold for $5,415,000
Newer Newcastle Townhome (SOLD)
8401 130th Place SE #B101
Newcastle, WA 98056
MLS #1661119
2,224 Square Feet
3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | Rainier Views
Sold for $770,000
Burien's Buildable Acre (SOLD)
1006 SW 124th St
Seattle, WA 98146
MLS #1641397
1,760 Square Feet
2 Bed | 2 Bath | Shy 1 Acre (RS7200)
Sold for $590,000
Des Moines Classic Red Brick (SOLD)
21457 13th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198
MLS #1610681
2,800 Square Feet
7 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 5 Minutes to I5
Sold for $495,000
2406 Sahalee Drive West
Sammamish, WA 98074
MLS #1601185
1,740 Square Feet
2 Bed | 1.75 Bath | PGA Golf
Sold for $570,000
21516 47th Ave S, Unit #196
Kent, WA 98032
MLS #1588214
1,912 Square Feet
4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $108 HOA
Sold for $475,000
Leschi-Central District (SOLD)
358 29th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
MLS #1581343
1,710 Square Feet
3 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car Garage
Sold for $825,000
Issaquah's High Valley (SOLD)
12234 210th Place SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
MLS #1488626
3,030 Square Feet
4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Acres
Sold for $957,000
A Buyer's quick guide to real estate:
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Maintain a good credit score! See the financing section below because good credit makes the world go 'round--even if you're paying cash.
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Have consistent, documented income and paperwork to prove it. Lenders want to see it all in writing so the easier it is to show and explain the easier it will be on everyone.
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Be prepared with a lender, or maybe a few. Real estate in the Pacific Northwest is fast-moving so being prepared with a loan pre-approval helps you budget and makes you more appealing to a seller.
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Be prepared with earnest money. Considered a good faith "deposit" towards your purchase to be made once you reach a mutual agreement with a seller, it is held by a third party during the process and protected for you. Only if you break the rules of the contract may you risk losing the deposit.
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Know your market. Your agent should understand and manage the details but knowing the basics makes the process less stressful, more rewarding, and can save you money.
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Know your agent! Agents are not created equal and while there are plenty of quality agents, there are many who don't understand their market and clients. Take your time, know the person you're dealing with and if it doesn't feel right, you can walk away at any time.
A Seller's quick guide to real estate:
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Check for and fix major defects with your property prior to listing as this will save you and everyone time and headache down the road because real estate doesn't like surprises.
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Remember, the value of your home is the price another is willing to pay. Online tools can be misleading; in a diverse market the value of your property is subject to many factors.
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Fast to market doesn't always mean the best return. This touches on the first point above; if you take the time to prepare for the sale there is usually a greater financial gain.
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Again, know your agent! Just as Buyer's must beware, as a Seller you should know who you're working with because after all, you're paying that person for their services.
Financing quick guide:
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Banks typically like to see a credit score of 680 and above but 720 or higher gets you the best rates. Don't forget you'll need at least 2 years of provable income! *There are unique programs if you don't meet the standard criteria--asking around is the best way to find out.
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Credit Unions can be a great place to shop for a loan and may have more flexibility with unique properties or financial situations.
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A 42% debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a good baseline for gauging your buying power. This is calculated using your fixed monthly expenses (car, credit card, and other payments plus the proposed monthly payment of the property you intend to purchase) divided by your gross monthly income.
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It's easy to over-sell yourself or have a bad agent over-sell you too. Just because you're pre-approved for it doesn't mean you have to spend it.
about
I've been investing in and brokering Washington real estate for over a decade, bringing the often-lost art of business to a contemporary real estate arena. Integrity, efficiency, knowledge, and care are the cornerstones of my work and extended to every consult, client, and transaction.
As a broker for Skyline Properties and Redfin® collaborator I, along with my partner Jin W. Lee approach the industry with a keen understanding of technology and the resources available to tackle each obstacle and ensure success for all involved.
The most important resource in any transaction is great representation, whether individual or with the assistance of another. I strive every day to make my representation the best and most effecive it can be.
- Mitch
contact
Mitchell Greenblatt
1407 116th Ave NE, STE 102
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 765-8460
mitchellgreenblattre.com
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